SFMCA:ME

School of MECHA
The School of MECHA (ME) is part of the Combat Support College within the STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy (SFMCA). The SFMCA is the educational annex used by members of the STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC). The SFMC is an auxilliary department of STARFLET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.

ME School instructs its students in all phases of Operation, Maintenance, Tactics and Logistics of Mechanized Enhanced Combat Heavy Armor (or MECHA) units in theory and in practice. Graduate from this School and you will be well prepared to “Wield the Lightning”. Courses are currently available through the -301 level.

The Mecha School is administered through the Office of the Commandant, STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy by the Mecha Branch Director. All are available online for immediate credit STARFLEET Educational Services under the MOODLE COURSES tab.

College Graduation
A student can graduate the Combat Support College by doing the following.
 * Complete all courses below the =301 level in the following schools:
 * Combat Engineering
 * Maritime Operations
 * MECHA
 * Complete the -301 course at two of the three schools just mentions.

ME100 - MECHA Basic Course
Step one in the MECHA Branch Education Program. This course acts as an introduction to all phases of the MECHA Branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100

ME102 Traditions and Organization of the MECHA Branch
This course is designed not to be hard, but rather to challenge the STARFLEET Marine to be better informed about the history of the ME Branch. As an SFMC Marine, you should know this material and taking this test will strengthen your knowledge of the Corps.
 * 1) Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100

ME104 MECHA MOS Familiarization Course
This course is designed to make the student aware of the MOSs available to MECHA Branch Marines and to educate them on the courses they will need to take in order to be fully qualified for the various occupational specialties.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100

ME151 MECHA Intermediate Course
This course is a deeper look into the history, traditions, and operations of the MECHA Branch
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100

ME181 MECHA Engineering Course
This course will cover the basics of MECHA design and equipment.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100

ME201 - MECHA Piloting Course
This course covers details about piloting a MECHA, from basic movements to jumps and attacks.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100, ME181

ME202 - Advanced MECHA Course
This course delves into MECHA Operations in more depth and detail.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD100, ME100

ME301 - MECHA Branch Independent Study Course
For the final step in the Mecha Branch studies the student must complete an independent studies project. The independent studies project must either consist of a paper or another approved project. The student MUST submit a topic or project description to the Branch Director for approval. Once approved the student will then have 10 weeks to submit their independent studies project for grading. After submission, and if the student receives a grade of Honors or Distinction on a 301-level course, they will be issued an Academic Excellence Award.
 * Prerequisite for this course: Successfully passing all courses in the MECHA Branch